Name: Jessica's Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Smoked sausage, sliced - 1 pound; Onion, chopped, divided - 1; Green bell pepper, chopped, divided - 1; Jalapeno pepper, finely diced, divided - 1; Water - 2 cups; Chicken bouillon - 2 cubes; Salt-free garlic and herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®) - 1 tablespoon; Cajun seasoning blend - 1 tablespoon; Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon; Bay leaf - 1; Kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 3 (16 ounce) cans; Diced tomatoes - 1 (14.5 ounce) can; Salt to taste - 1 (14.5 ounce) can; Cooked white rice - 3 cups

Ingredients for - Jessica's Red Beans and Rice

1. Smoked sausage, sliced 1 pound

2. Onion, chopped, divided 1

3. Green bell pepper, chopped, divided 1

4. Jalapeno pepper, finely diced, divided 1

5. Water 2 cups

6. Chicken bouillon 2 cubes

7. Salt-free garlic and herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®) 1 tablespoon

8. Cajun seasoning blend 1 tablespoon

9. Red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon

10. Bay leaf 1

11. Kidney beans, drained and rinsed 3 (16 ounce) cans

12. Diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can

13. Salt to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can

14. Cooked white rice 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - Jessica's Red Beans and Rice

1 . Stage

Combine sausage, half the onion, half the green bell pepper, half the jalapeno pepper, water, chicken bouillon, garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes.

2 . Stage

Mix kidney beans, tomatoes, remaining onion, remaining green bell pepper, and remaining jalapeno pepper into the sausage mixture; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until kidney bean mixture is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.

3 . Stage

Spoon 1/2 cup cooked rice into 6 serving bowls; top with kidney bean mixture.